UI/UX & Product Design
Research users, design interfaces in Figma and present a case study that shows your design process.
40% theory · 60% practical
- For: Graphic designers moving into digital products; Students and graduates with a creative or technical background
- You'll produce: User research summary
- Duration3 months
- Modules8 modules
- Learning modeOnline · Hybrid · Self-paced online
- EligibilityIntermediate or equivalent
- AssessmentPortfolio case study
- Next batchDates coming soon
On Campus and Hybrid: Our Centres for This Training
Centres for this training are being confirmed. Ask a counsellor for the nearest one.
Online: available in all 44 cities
- Abbottabad
- Astore
- Bahawalpur
- Bannu
- Chilas
- Chitral
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Faisalabad
- Gilgit
- Gujranwala
- Gujrat
- Gwadar
- Hyderabad
- Islamabad
- Jhang
- Karachi
- Khuzdar
- Khyber Agency
- Kohat
- Kotli
- Lahore
- Larkana
- Mardan
- Mirpur
- Mirpur Khas
- Multan
- Muzaffarabad
- Nasirabad
- Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad)
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rawalakot
- Rawalpindi
- Sahiwal
- Sargodha
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Skardu
- Sukkur
- Swat (Mingora)
- Turbat
- Zhob
Show training fee
- Online (live classes)PKR 35,000or 2 × PKR 17,500
- HybridPKR 40,000or 2 × PKR 20,000
- Online, self-pacedPKR 17,500one-time
About This Training
ZEF's UI/UX & Product Design training is a practical programme of 3 months covering user research, personas, information architecture, wireframes, Figma, design systems and accessibility. You finish with a portfolio case study that shows how you solve real design problems.
Benchmarked against the Google UX Design Professional Certificate and WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines.
Training Outline
- 8 modules
- 8 hands-on tasks
1User Research4 topics
Topics
- Design thinking
- Interviews and surveys
- Competitor analysis
- Research synthesis
You Will Be Able To
- Plan and run basic user research
Hands-on
- Interview five users and summarise insights
2Personas and Journeys4 topics
Topics
- Personas
- Empathy maps
- User journeys
- Problem statements
You Will Be Able To
- Turn research into clear user needs
Hands-on
- Create personas and a journey map
3Information Architecture4 topics
Topics
- Site maps
- Card sorting
- Navigation patterns
- User flows
You Will Be Able To
- Structure content so users find what they need
Hands-on
- Run a card sort and design a site map
4Wireframes and Prototypes4 topics
Topics
- Sketching
- Low and high fidelity wireframes
- Interactive prototypes
- Design critique
You Will Be Able To
- Move from sketches to clickable prototypes
Hands-on
- Prototype a mobile app flow
5Visual Design in Figma4 topics
Topics
- Figma tools and auto layout
- Typography, colour and grids
- Components
- Mobile-first design
You Will Be Able To
- Produce polished screens in Figma
Hands-on
- Design key screens for your app
6Design Systems4 topics
Topics
- Components and variants
- Tokens and styles
- Documentation
- Handing off to developers
You Will Be Able To
- Build and document a small design system
Hands-on
- Create a component library for your project
7Usability and Accessibility4 topics
Topics
- Usability testing
- WCAG basics
- Iterating on feedback
- Measuring success
You Will Be Able To
- Test designs with users and improve them
- Design accessible interfaces
Hands-on
- Run a usability test and iterate
8Case Study3 topics
Topics
- Writing a UX case study
- Portfolio presentation
- Interview preparation
You Will Be Able To
- Present your design process convincingly
Hands-on
- Capstone: complete portfolio case study
Who It's for and Eligibility
Who It's For
- Graphic designers moving into digital products
- Students and graduates with a creative or technical background
- Developers who want stronger design skills
- Freelancers offering app and website design
Eligibility
- Intermediate or equivalent
- Basic computer skills; design experience is helpful but not required
- A laptop that can run Figma in a browser
Your Path Through This Training
- LearnDesign thinking, research methods and interface principles
- PracticeWireframing, prototyping and usability testing in Figma
- ProveA portfolio case study reviewed by designers
- PreparePortfolio presentation, CV and design interviews
- ProgressUI/UX and product design roles, or freelance projects
What You'll Produce
User Research Summary
Interviews, personas and a user journey for a real problem.
Wireframes and Prototype
Clickable mobile screens designed and tested in Figma.
Capstone: Product Case Study
A full case study from research to final interface.
Tools and Equipment You'll Use
- Figma
- FigJam
- Maze or similar testing tools
- Google Forms
- Adobe Illustrator basics
- Notion
How You're Assessed
You present a case study that shows your research, design decisions and testing. Assessors check the quality of your process, the usability of your designs and how well you explain them. Your result is Competent or Not yet competent, with a chance to improve and resubmit.
- Assessment 1After modules 1–3
- Assessment 2After modules 4–6
- Final assessmentAfter all 8 modules, for your certificate
Career Pathway
Roles in Pakistan
- UI/UX Designer
- Product Design Assistant
- UX Research Assistant
- Visual Designer
International
- GCC digital products
- UK/EU startups
- Remote design
Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Opportunities in Pakistan and Abroad
- 727,381Pakistanis registered for jobs abroad in 2024Source: BE&OE
- $38.3 billionsent home by overseas Pakistanis in 2024-25Source: State Bank of Pakistan
- $1.76 billionearned by Pakistani freelancers in 2025-26Source: State Bank of Pakistan
Where the Jobs Are
Live listings for “UI UX designer”. Opens the job site.| Country | Demand | Find jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | See live listings | Rozee.pk LinkedIn Indeed |
| Saudi Arabia | 452,562Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Oman | 81,587Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,130Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Qatar | 40,818Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Bahrain | 25,198Pakistani workers who went there in 2024 | Bayt LinkedIn Indeed |
| Worldwide (freelance and remote) | See live listings | Upwork Fiverr LinkedIn (remote) |
Overseas figures: all occupations, 2024, Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BE&OE). They show where Pakistani workers find jobs abroad, not vacancies for this training.
What People in This Field Earn
- Freelance, international clientsRs 2,780–20,850($10–75)per hour on Upwork: about $10–25 for beginners and $25–75 at intermediate levelSource: Upwork, hourly rates by skill and experience (2026)
Rupee amounts converted at Rs 278 per US dollar (open-market rate, end of September 2026).
What the Same Job Pays Abroad
Official pay figures for ui/ux designer roles in four countries that recruit skilled workers.
| Country and job | Pay (local) | ≈ US$ a year | ≈ Rs a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAWeb and digital interface designers | US$104,000 a year (median)US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $104k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 2,409,000 |
| CanadaUser experience designer | C$31.25 an hour (median)Job Bank, Government of Canada, 2023-2024 | ≈ US$ a year: $46k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,057,000 |
| AustraliaGraphic and web designers, and illustrators | A$1,850 a week (median, full time)Jobs and Skills Australia, May 2025 | ≈ US$ a year: $67k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 1,556,000 |
| United KingdomUX designer | £32,000–£65,000 a yearUK National Careers Service, 2026 | ≈ US$ a year: $42k–86k | ≈ Rs a month: Rs 984,000–1,999,000 |
Employee pay before tax: medians, or starter-to-experienced ranges (UK). Hourly and weekly medians are shown for a full-time year (2,080 hours or 52 weeks). Converted at European Central Bank reference rates (6 Oct 2026) and Rs 278 per US dollar. Living costs abroad are much higher than in Pakistan. Working abroad is subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Jobs in Each Country
UI/UX designer: how many people do this job, openings, the outlook and the usual way in, from official labour statistics.
- USAWeb and digital interface designers
- People employed (2025)
- 220,100
- Openings a year
- 13,600
- Average pay a month
- US$8,670≈ Rs 2,409,000
- Outlook
- 5% (Faster than average), 2025–35
- Experience
- No prior work experience needed
- Usual entry
- Bachelor's degree
- CanadaUser experience designer
- People employed (2023)
- 93,200
- Average pay a month
- C$5,420≈ Rs 1,057,000
- Outlook
- Strong risk of surplus, 2024–2033
Counts are for the whole occupation in that country, not vacancies for ZEF students. Average pay is the official median (or the middle of the UK range) shown above, per month before tax.
Employers in This Field
Examples of organisations in Pakistan and abroad that employ people in this role. This is not a list of current vacancies: check each company’s careers page.
- Systems LimitedPakistan
- 10PearlsPakistan
- ArbisoftPakistan
- DarazPakistan
- CareemUAE
- noonUAE
- AccentureInternational
Company websites, checked October 2026.
These are published national figures and market benchmarks to help you plan, not a promise of a job or income. What you earn depends on your skills, experience, employer and city. Subject to employer, licensing, visa and qualification-recognition requirements.
Questions
Do I need to be good at drawing for UI/UX design?
No. UI/UX design is about solving problems for users. Drawing skill is not needed. You learn to design interfaces in Figma using layout, typography and components.
What is the difference between UI and UX?
UX is about understanding users and making a product easy to use. UI is how the product looks and feels. This training teaches both, because most employers expect designers to handle the whole process.
What will I show employers after the training?
A portfolio case study that walks through research, wireframes, prototypes and testing, plus smaller exercises. Design employers usually hire from portfolios, so the training is built around one.
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